Studio Apartment Rent in Atascadero, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Atascadero, California as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,404 and +17% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Atascadero
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Atascadero
Compare Atascadero's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Atascadero.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Atascadero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,110 | +$600 (+40%) |
| Morro Bay, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,630 | +$120 (+8%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 13.7 mi | $1,820 | +$310 (+21%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,590 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,710 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 20.7 mi | $2,000 | +$490 (+32%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 24.2 mi | $1,650 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 24.8 mi | $1,800 | +$290 (+19%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 32.2 mi | $1,740 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 43.7 mi | $2,257 | +$747 (+49%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 64.3 mi | $2,100 | +$590 (+39%) |
| Solvang, CA | 69.4 mi | $2,100 | +$590 (+39%) |
Studio rent in Atascadero — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Atascadero?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Atascadero, California is $1,510 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,404.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Atascadero?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Atascadero expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Atascadero's studio median of $1,510 is +17% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Atascadero rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Atascadero ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Atascadero?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Atascadero.